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I think this is completely ridiculous and foolish and I friggin' cannot wait!
Based on the Wade/Bosh news, his options are Knicks, Nets, Cavs, Bulls. And I'm immediately removing the Nets. So Knicks, Cavs, Bulls.
Knicks Pros:
-It is NY
-He likes the coach
-Great situation w/ the cap in '11 and beyond
-A wealthy owner who is free spending
Knicks Cons:
-Team is not very good, although if he comes they are obviously dramatically better. Wouldn't make them the favorites to win the East or anything but it would be possible
-Constant media attention, some good, some bad
Cavs Pros:
-It is home, familiar, no surprises
-Wouldn't become the "Bad guy", which if he left he would always be the enemy
-New coach, new GM, fresh start
Cavs Cons:
-No indication that this team would be better than last year, and maybe they would be worse
-It's Cleveland
-If he doesn't win there, it's going to become an embarrassment
Bulls Pros:
-Very good team, definitely the favorites if he joins them
-Defense oriented coach
-Big city, but not NY so the media spotlight may not be as bad.
Bulls Cons:
-Jordan's legacy (and yes, this is very real.)
-Cap problems in '11 and beyond
-Untested coach, Lebron doesn't have relationship w/ him
-Poor management
I think this is completely ridiculous and foolish and I friggin' cannot wait!
Based on the Wade/Bosh news, his options are Knicks, Nets, Cavs, Bulls. And I'm immediately removing the Nets. So Knicks, Cavs, Bulls.
Knicks Pros:
-It is NY
-He likes the coach
-Great situation w/ the cap in '11 and beyond
-A wealthy owner who is free spending
Knicks Cons:
-Team is not very good, although if he comes they are obviously dramatically better. Wouldn't make them the favorites to win the East or anything but it would be possible
-Constant media attention, some good, some bad
Cavs Pros:
-It is home, familiar, no surprises
-Wouldn't become the "Bad guy", which if he left he would always be the enemy
-New coach, new GM, fresh start
Cavs Cons:
-No indication that this team would be better than last year, and maybe they would be worse
-It's Cleveland
-If he doesn't win there, it's going to become an embarrassment
-the team slept with is mother
Bulls Pros:
-Very good team, definitely the favorites if he joins them
-Defense oriented coach
-Big city, but not NY so the media spotlight may not be as bad.
Bulls Cons:
-Jordan's legacy (and yes, this is very real.)
-Cap problems in '11 and beyond
-Untested coach, Lebron doesn't have relationship w/ him
-Poor management
I can tell you that a lot of people care. How about all of the small businesses (especially in Cleveland) that depend on the team to do well so they can also do well. If LeBron leaves Cleveland there are going to be a good number of people who will be out of work, because we know the Cav's will be no good for many years.
I like LeBron, but care about the city of Cleveland more, even though I haven't lived in that area for over 25 years. The fans there deserve a sports Championship.
As for LeBron personally, the guy is a multi-millionaire. So for the hard working people of Cleveland they shouldn't really care, but for all of the problems Cleveland has had, LeBron's loyalty to the area would make those folks feel a little better about themselves.
A one hour special for an annoucement that takes five minutes? Wow. I really hope LeBron lives up to all this hype. And I don't buy the "charity" angle. LeBron could just write a check and be done with it. This is all about publicity and his ego.
Agreed... he is a pre-madonna. if he was a football player his name would be TO or Ochocinco
A "pre-madonna" ... What is that? A blonde female with a thin, whiny voice before her first album goes Top Ten?
As for LeBron ... Until I heard about this stunt, I'd thought for sure he was staying with the Cavs. I don't think he'd expend this effort if he wasn't leaving Cleveland.
I think this is completely ridiculous and foolish and I friggin' cannot wait!
Based on the Wade/Bosh news, his options are Knicks, Nets, Cavs, Bulls. And I'm immediately removing the Nets. So Knicks, Cavs, Bulls.
Knicks Pros:
-It is NY
-He likes the coach
-Great situation w/ the cap in '11 and beyond
-A wealthy owner who is free spending
Knicks Cons:
-Team is not very good, although if he comes they are obviously dramatically better. Wouldn't make them the favorites to win the East or anything but it would be possible
-Constant media attention, some good, some bad
Cavs Pros:
-It is home, familiar, no surprises
-Wouldn't become the "Bad guy", which if he left he would always be the enemy
-New coach, new GM, fresh start
Cavs Cons:
-No indication that this team would be better than last year, and maybe they would be worse
-It's Cleveland
-If he doesn't win there, it's going to become an embarrassment
Bulls Pros:
-Very good team, definitely the favorites if he joins them
-Defense oriented coach
-Big city, but not NY so the media spotlight may not be as bad.
Bulls Cons:
-Jordan's legacy (and yes, this is very real.)
-Cap problems in '11 and beyond
-Untested coach, Lebron doesn't have relationship w/ him
-Poor management
I generally agree.
The "free spending" Knicks though is kinda a misnomer. ALL of the contending teams are essentially maxed out on salary cap so if that's a positive it's one that is shared with Cleveland and Chicago too.
Also, the NY Knicks have media restrictions on all players so if he goes there they will have to make an exception for him and how would that sit with the teamates?
Through this process I guess I lost a bit of respect for LeBron. He has come off like an arrogant teenager who wants people to feed his ego. I have a feeling his posse helped convince him to stay in Cleveland so he can 'have statues' made of him etc. (It also keeps them employed and wealthy).
An hour long special...please...a press conference is bad enough. I hope he is worth the hype, cause it looked to me like he couldn't get it done in the playoffs...two years running.
If Lebron comes to the Knicks, does that automatically he mean he'll be their Point Guard?
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